Conference Highlights
The 2009 CNL® Summit, CNLs Leading Microsystems Improvement: The Link to Quality and Safety, is jointly sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This year’s theme emphasizes the CNL’s impact on quality and safety at the Microsystems level. The conference provides a forum for all healthcare and academic audiences currently implementing or interested in exploring the CNL role. Conference topics include the impact and value of the CNL role on patient outcomes, implementation across systems of care, sustaining practice-academic partnerships, innovations in education, and the complementary relationship between the CNL and other members of the healthcare team, including nurse managers, APRNs, and physicians. In addition to plenary sessions, concurrent, abstract, and poster presentations allow participants to choose topics of interest in a smaller forum. Special forums for CNL students and graduates, CNL faculty, and Nursing/Healthcare Executives are also offered.
A pre-conference workshop, A Clinical Microsystems Approach to Improving Quality and Safety, Thursday, January 29, 2009; 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., is being presented by Marjorie Godfrey, MS, RN, Visiting Professor, Fairfield University and Instructor, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Learning teams comprised of 2-3 individuals from practice and academia will experience an interactive, hands-on session, applying microsystem theory and concepts to their own practice setting to improve quality health care in and across systems. Using a case-study approach, teams will develop their own action plan to implement after returning home. This is an excellent opportunity for CNOs, administrators, nurse managers, CNLs, faculty and others to develop skills in assessing microsystems and designing approaches to improving care central to CNL education and practice. Individual registrants will be accepted but teams from the same or partnering institutions are strongly encouraged. Separate registration is required and is limited to 120 registrants.
Please note: Pre-conference participants will need to read two articles before attending the workshop. A link to these articles will be provided in the email confirming your registration.
In an effort to be mindful of our natural resources, AACN/DVA will not be providing paper copies of conference handouts or presentations. A link to these documents will be provided in the email confirming your registration. Please note that the documents will be posted as they become available.
Conference Agenda
Thursday, January 29
Pre-Conference Workshop
(Separate registration required; limited to first 100 registrants)
A Clinical Microsystems Approach to Improving Quality and Safety
Speaker: Marjorie Godfrey, MS, RN, Visiting Professor, Fairfield University, Instructor, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Pre-conference Sign-in
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Workshop
Learning teams comprised of 2-3 individuals from academia and practice will experience an interactive, hands-on session, applying microsystem theory and concepts to their own practice setting to improve quality health care in and across systems. Using a case study approach, teams will develop their own action plan to implement after returning home. Some pre-reading will be required. Participants will receive the Microsystem Action Guide but will also need to have Quality By Design (Nelson, Batalden & Godfrey, 2007). This is an excellent opportunity for CNOs, administrators, nurse managers, CNLs, faculty and others to develop skills in assessing Microsystems and designing approaches to improving care central to CNL education and practice.
Individual registrants will be accepted but teams from same or partnering institutions strongly recommended.
CNL SUMMIT
Thursday, January 29
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Open
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Welcome & Introductions
Opening Program Session
The CNL Initiative from 40,000 feet – a national update
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Keynote address: The CNL: Moving Evidence to Practice
Speaker: Sue Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Advisor for Nursing, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Reception, Poster Presentations
Friday, January 30
7:30– 8:30 p.m.
Registration & Sign-in
Light Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Plenary Session: Utilizing Business Methods to Improve Outcomes at the Microsystems Level
Speaker: Timothy Shea, FACHE, Director, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17)
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Break
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent sessions are held 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. & 11:15a.m. – 12:30 a.m., separated by a 15-minute break. Attendees may choose two sessions.
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The CNL-Physician Partnership – Peter Kaboli
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The CNL- APRN Partnership – panel of CNL, CNS and NP
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The CNL- Nurse Manager Partnership: Judd Strauss, MSN, CNL and MaryJo Laughlin, MSN, Hunterdon Medical Center, NJ
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Sustaining the Academic and Clinical Partnership: Nurse Executive and Dean Perspective – Pat Burns, PhD, RN, Dean, University of South Florida; Sandra Janzen, CNO, Tampa VA; Lisa Johnson, CNO, Morton Plant Mease, Tampa, FL.
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Jump starting the CNL: Implementing the CNL and getting buy-in across the system – Maude Rittman, VAMC, Gainesville, FL; Joan Shinkus Clark, VP, Texas Health Resources, Arlington, TX
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CNL impact on safety – Beth King, Program Manager, VA National Center for Patient Safety
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Implementing evidence-based practice at the microsystem level – Susan W. Salmond, EdD, RN, Interim Dean, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
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Making an impact on healthcare disparities and provision of culturally competent care – Dula Pacquiano, PhD, RN, Associate Professor and Director, Stanley Bergen Center for Multicultural Education Research and Practice, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
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Using VANOD to demonstrate CNL impact on patient care outcomes – Bonny Collins
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (buffet lunch will be served)
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Plenary Session: The Impact of the CNL on Quality, Safety & Financial Outcomes
Speakers: Marjorie Wiggins, MBA, RN, VP Patient Care Services, Maine Medical Center; Sandra Walters, MSN, RN, TennValley
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Abstract Sessions (See separate list of abstract titles and locations) Each session will be 25 minutes in length with 5 minutes between presentations to allow attendees to move from room to room.
4:45 – 6:30 p.m. (Refreshments available)
Special Forums
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Clinical Nurse Leader Association (CNLA) Presentation and Registration - all interested CNLs, students are invited to participate in this special forum.
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CNL Program Faculty - All CNL program faculty are invited to participate. Questions and discussion topics will be taken from the floor or may be submitted in advance. Representatives of the CNL Steering Committee will facilitate the discussion. Outcome data from the CNL graduate/supervisor surveys will be presented; recommendations regarding generic master’s degree and post-master’s CNL curricula will be discussed.
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Nursing/Administrative Executives - All CNOs and others in administrative positions from practice and education are invited to participate. Open discussion will focus on emerging models for implementing the CNL in care delivery, building the business case. Opportunity also will be provided for participants to ask burning questions of other CNOs regarding the CNL initiative and their experiences implementing the CNL in their setting.
Saturday, January 31
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Daily Sign-in Required
Light Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Plenary Session: CNL role in non-traditional settings – Panel of CNLs from a variety of settings will share how they have implemented the role and the impact they have experienced.
